Spark Vegas

[sparky]

I am sure I will probably repeat some stuff other people have already reported. However, I can't resist issuing a report on the shenanigans in Vegas. Of course my personal clown show was different that anyone else's.

The drive from LA was surprisingly smooth. Made it in less than 4 hours, and there were some mercifully cloudy spots. The weather was actually beautiful at these times. Half the sky was bright and half cloudy. The ground was shaded, and all the clouds were brilliantly illuminated from the sides and top. Spectacular. I about wrecked my truck staring at the sky.

Unfortuantely, I got to our hotel before Clayre and my name wasn't on the reservation. Was I able to check in? HELL NO. Extremely helpful and understanding desk staff. Wouldn't have known customer service if it hit them in the head with a club. Which I would have taken great pleasure in doing.

So, I drove around. Took LV boulevard south, and landed in what seemed to be an ENDLESS ghetto. I finally escaped, and it was no easy feat. I can barely find my way down the strip. Off I went to some random outlet store. It was one of those fake outlet stores - you're lucky to get 30% off. However, I did score an excellent baseball cap at Fossil that says "Sparky's Electric." It's awesome. I will post a picture of it.

So, Clayre arrives, and after quick showers and costume wrangling, we are off to PF Changs. We expected an adventure there since last time a hot UPS driver was flirting with BOTH of us. Alas, the only excitement was that I thought for about 10 minutes that I was going to puke. Who knows why ? I was sweating, pale as a friggin sheet, and considered not going to the show. I snarfed down a bunch of ice water, and eventually was back to my Kung Pao and the first of many Patron margaritas.

Off to the CP ! We made a beeline to the Seahorse, and after snagging another cocktail, spotted Strand, Livia, and Jessica. Chris Nicks, of course, was with them. He is ubiquitous (that was for you, Strand). We hung there for a bit, and then went in the theatre.

The place was probably at 75% capacity. The balconies were pretty sparse, but the main floor was full. Pretty typical crowd.

So, the show was pretty much as expected. There were a few notable exceptions, however.

Notable moments :

1) Stevie Shake

The massive body shake/boob show in the SB bridge. Homegirl was shaking it hard. I didn't realize how hard until I saw the instant replay afterwards on Mariel's cam. It was out of control. She was giggling and having a hoot of a time.

2) The Moth

Okay, I said after the LA show that the projections had improved greatly. And they did. However, GDW all of a sudden was all about Moths. There was this big assed, furry looking moth up there for much of the time. When she was saying "You can't save me now" I had to cover my mouth, because I was cackling out loud, thinking "No Stevie, I cannot save you from MOTHRA." Only the projectionist can save you. Run for cover, Tokyo, you are about to be destroyed again !

3) Screen Bust

During Sorcerer, I think the screen crapped out. All of a sudden it was black, then the images looked random. All this crazy kaleidescope crap that I don't remember seeing before.

4) Drunk 70's girl

This provided some stellar entertainment. This stupid, f-ed up girl in the row in front of us was really something. She was close to the center. She was tall, very thin, long dark brown hair, and wore dark, retro 70's Jackie O sunglasses the whole night. Someone evidently neglected to tell her she wasn't Corey Hart. A sun hat topped off her silly get up.
She stood up from the beginning. Which was fine with us. She was 6 seats or so over. It was not, however, fine with the nebbish little guy behind her. They got into several altercations thoughout the night. After these, she would stumble down the row, and leave for some unknown destination. Then she would come back and invariably forget which row she was in. Everyone watched her stumbled and mumble and attempt to look cool. She was a mess.

5) Monitor Drama

In the middle of HSML, Stevie's ear monitor evidently went out. We had gone up to the stage and were at the center with one person in front of us. She waved her hands, and said she could hear nothing. So, she sang the bridge an octave low... the rest of the song was kind of off. No surprise. The problem is - I think she basically left the building for about 20 minutes. Edge seemed like it was completely phoned in to me. She was not into it.
During the drum solo, I slipped into something I dubbed the EOS drum stupor.
Similar to, but less severe than the WT drum stupor, the symptoms include a slack jaw and a blank stare. Think Beck.

6) White Trash Wonderland

As I uttered to Brian (liquidblue) before I had met him, after the show, "There is a lot of drunken white trash in here".
Lots of yelling between songs. An unacceptable amount. Who on earth thinks that Stevie wants to hear them holler at her during B&TB ? How intoxicated do you have to be to think she cares ? She knows you love her. You paid her a lot of money. Now shut your drunken hole already. Such behavior should result in expulsion from a concert. God help those people if they are ever seated next to my surly ass at a show.

Unreal.

Post show, the whole mess of us eventually ended up at the Seahorse. Lucky me, I got to sit by Mariel and see the clips on her cam. You Rock !
There wasn't enough room for everyone to sit, so we herded off to Margaritaville. I find the place a little suspect, but it was a hoot.
I didn't get to talk to that many people. Strand, Clayre and I were embroiled in all kinds of silliness at our end of the table. It was fun to hear dsrtangl tell the backstage story and show us his cool tattoo. Strand is so god-damned funny. I about spit up booze and/or pissed myself more than once. Much craziness and fun. I will NEVER forget that foul Britney comment. NEVER. You really outdid yourself with that one, man.

Clayre and I turned into pumpkins about 2, I guess, and didn't crash till 3.

Traffic home was at times apocalyptic. But I made it home in 5 hours.

The trip was well worth it. We guiltily got our seats half price, which made me feel bad for those who didn't. The show in LA was far better. I kind of expected Stevie to really pull out the stops on the last night - but experience should have told me otherwise. It was fine, but I am here to tell ya, she totally checked out after that ear monitor thing. Even before that, there were moments that I thought she was kind of.....I don't know. Out of it. Or not into it. But, all in all I would give it a solid B. Rock and Roll was great, and B&TB is down to a science. Lori really shines on this.
The sound was kind of muddy. Stevie vocals were a little low in the mix, and the girls were extremely loud sometimes. I was in the mens room during Landslide and they were about all I could hear. Was the sound guy installing that godforsaken MOTH instead of mixing the sound ? Oh, and by the way, those WRETCHED papier mache columns dropped out of the flyspace during IAF. Not only are those things straight out of a community theatre, but they were off centered and one sits half on the floor and half off. Lord Have Mercy.

It was fun, though. If this happens again, I will go the night before. Sorry I missed the karaoke on Friday. And it would have been nice to visit with more folks. Next time !

BTW, LIVIA and JESSICA.....What the hell happened to you two ?
Spill it, girls !

[jkmaletic]

Great, and funny, review Sparky! Glad you had fun! :woohoo:

Moths now during GDW??? Sick. I happen to HATE moths! They totally freak me out! :distress: How about more skeletons or something instead Stevie...please? :(

~Jamie

[strandinthewind]

. . . "No Stevie, I cannot save you from MOTHRA." Only the projectionist can save you. Run for cover, Tokyo, you are about to be destroyed again !

:laugh: ALL I could think of was those two little women singing "MOOOOTTHHHHHHAAAAAAA" with natives dancing :laugh:

I also expected some showgirl to bust out of one of those columns during IAF :laugh:

. . . Strand is so god-damned funny. I about spit up booze and/or pissed myself more than once. Much craziness and fun. I will NEVER forget that foul Britney comment. NEVER. You really outdid yourself with that one, man.

Its a high class problem :cool:

[sparky]

:laugh: ALL I could think of was those two little women singing "MOOOOTTHHHHHHAAAAAAA" with natives dancing :laugh:

OMG. I totally forgot about them !

Its a high class problem :cool:

Full on. :laugh:

[sparky]

Great, and funny, review Sparky! Glad you had fun! :woohoo:

Moths now during GDW??? Sick. I happen to HATE moths! They totally freak me out! :distress: How about more skeletons or something instead Stevie...please? :(

~Jamie

:woohoo:

Why the moth ? The corker was there was a butterfly kind of thing at the end flapping its wings, and the color was the same as the GDW shawl. If she would have started flapping her arms, I would have had a stroke.

[BTFLCHLD]

4) Drunk 70's girl fyi that was not me :] Traffic home was at times apocalyptic. But I made it home in 5 hours did you happen to pass a wheelbarrel in the middle of the #2 lane? i cant stand that stretch to vegas! you would think if bellagio made $40 million in slot revenue last quarter some of these casinos could kick in sumthing for an additional lane :shrug:

[GypsySorcerer]

I love your reviews, Sparky. Thanks for posting. :)

[sparky]

fyi that was not me :] did you happen to pass a wheelbarrel in the middle of the #2 lane? i cant stand that stretch to vegas! you would think if bellagio made $40 million in slot revenue last quarter some of these casinos could kick in sumthing for an additional lane :shrug:

LOL. My thoughts exactly. There is plenty of existing blacktop for another lane. I did pass two squashed cars, but nothing else. Oh, some PT Cruiser was halfway pulled off the road in one spot. HALFWAY. Like they couldn't have pushed it another foot ? Beaten. Beaten. Those people needed to be beaten.

[sparky]

I love your reviews, Sparky. Thanks for posting. :)


:xoxo: :xoxo: :wavey:

[BTFLCHLD]

Oh, some PT Cruiser was halfway pulled off the road in one spot. HALFWAY. Like they couldn't have pushed it another foot ? yep i thought about a nice clean sideswipe...
what else to do on that boreass drive but to fantz about running over the idiots :nod:

[amber]

2) The Moth

Okay, I said after the LA show that the projections had improved greatly. And they did. However, GDW all of a sudden was all about Moths. There was this big assed, furry looking moth up there for much of the time. When she was saying "You can't save me now" I had to cover my mouth, because I was cackling out loud, thinking "No Stevie, I cannot save you from MOTHRA." Only the projectionist can save you. Run for cover, Tokyo, you are about to be destroyed again !

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Best review ever.

[Livia]

I am sure I will probably repeat some stuff other people have already reported. However, I can't resist issuing a report on the shenanigans in Vegas. Of course my personal clown show was different that anyone else's.

The drive from LA was surprisingly smooth. Made it in less than 4 hours, and there were some mercifully cloudy spots. The weather was actually beautiful at these times. Half the sky was bright and half cloudy. The ground was shaded, and all the clouds were brilliantly illuminated from the sides and top. Spectacular. I about wrecked my truck staring at the sky.

Unfortuantely, I got to our hotel before Clayre and my name wasn't on the reservation. Was I able to check in? HELL NO. Extremely helpful and understanding desk staff. Wouldn't have known customer service if it hit them in the head with a club. Which I would have taken great pleasure in doing.

So, I drove around. Took LV boulevard south, and landed in what seemed to be an ENDLESS ghetto. I finally escaped, and it was no easy feat. I can barely find my way down the strip. Off I went to some random outlet store. It was one of those fake outlet stores - you're lucky to get 30% off. However, I did score an excellent baseball cap at Fossil that says "Sparky's Electric." It's awesome. I will post a picture of it.

So, Clayre arrives, and after quick showers and costume wrangling, we are off to PF Changs. We expected an adventure there since last time a hot UPS driver was flirting with BOTH of us. Alas, the only excitement was that I thought for about 10 minutes that I was going to puke. Who knows why ? I was sweating, pale as a friggin sheet, and considered not going to the show. I snarfed down a bunch of ice water, and eventually was back to my Kung Pao and the first of many Patron margaritas.

Off to the CP ! We made a beeline to the Seahorse, and after snagging another cocktail, spotted Strand, Livia, and Jessica. Chris Nicks, of course, was with them. He is ubiquitous (that was for you, Strand). We hung there for a bit, and then went in the theatre.

The place was probably at 75% capacity. The balconies were pretty sparse, but the main floor was full. Pretty typical crowd.

So, the show was pretty much as expected. There were a few notable exceptions, however.

Notable moments :

1) Stevie Shake

The massive body shake/boob show in the SB bridge. Homegirl was shaking it hard. I didn't realize how hard until I saw the instant replay afterwards on Mariel's cam. It was out of control. She was giggling and having a hoot of a time.

2) The Moth

Okay, I said after the LA show that the projections had improved greatly. And they did. However, GDW all of a sudden was all about Moths. There was this big assed, furry looking moth up there for much of the time. When she was saying "You can't save me now" I had to cover my mouth, because I was cackling out loud, thinking "No Stevie, I cannot save you from MOTHRA." Only the projectionist can save you. Run for cover, Tokyo, you are about to be destroyed again !

3) Screen Bust

During Sorcerer, I think the screen crapped out. All of a sudden it was black, then the images looked random. All this crazy kaleidescope crap that I don't remember seeing before.

4) Drunk 70's girl

This provided some stellar entertainment. This stupid, f-ed up girl in the row in front of us was really something. She was close to the center. She was tall, very thin, long dark brown hair, and wore dark, retro 70's Jackie O sunglasses the whole night. Someone evidently neglected to tell her she wasn't Corey Hart. A sun hat topped off her silly get up.
She stood up from the beginning. Which was fine with us. She was 6 seats or so over. It was not, however, fine with the nebbish little guy behind her. They got into several altercations thoughout the night. After these, she would stumble down the row, and leave for some unknown destination. Then she would come back and invariably forget which row she was in. Everyone watched her stumbled and mumble and attempt to look cool. She was a mess.

5) Monitor Drama

In the middle of HSML, Stevie's ear monitor evidently went out. We had gone up to the stage and were at the center with one person in front of us. She waved her hands, and said she could hear nothing. So, she sang the bridge an octave low... the rest of the song was kind of off. No surprise. The problem is - I think she basically left the building for about 20 minutes. Edge seemed like it was completely phoned in to me. She was not into it.
During the drum solo, I slipped into something I dubbed the EOS drum stupor.
Similar to, but less severe than the WT drum stupor, the symptoms include a slack jaw and a blank stare. Think Beck.

6) White Trash Wonderland

As I uttered to Brian (liquidblue) before I had met him, after the show, "There is a lot of drunken white trash in here".
Lots of yelling between songs. An unacceptable amount. Who on earth thinks that Stevie wants to hear them holler at her during B&TB ? How intoxicated do you have to be to think she cares ? She knows you love her. You paid her a lot of money. Now shut your drunken hole already. Such behavior should result in expulsion from a concert. God help those people if they are ever seated next to my surly ass at a show.

Unreal.

Post show, the whole mess of us eventually ended up at the Seahorse. Lucky me, I got to sit by Mariel and see the clips on her cam. You Rock !
There wasn't enough room for everyone to sit, so we herded off to Margaritaville. I find the place a little suspect, but it was a hoot.
I didn't get to talk to that many people. Strand, Clayre and I were embroiled in all kinds of silliness at our end of the table. It was fun to hear dsrtangl tell the backstage story and show us his cool tattoo. Strand is so god-damned funny. I about spit up booze and/or pissed myself more than once. Much craziness and fun. I will NEVER forget that foul Britney comment. NEVER. You really outdid yourself with that one, man.

Clayre and I turned into pumpkins about 2, I guess, and didn't crash till 3.

Traffic home was at times apocalyptic. But I made it home in 5 hours.

The trip was well worth it. We guiltily got our seats half price, which made me feel bad for those who didn't. The show in LA was far better. I kind of expected Stevie to really pull out the stops on the last night - but experience should have told me otherwise. It was fine, but I am here to tell ya, she totally checked out after that ear monitor thing. Even before that, there were moments that I thought she was kind of.....I don't know. Out of it. Or not into it. But, all in all I would give it a solid B. Rock and Roll was great, and B&TB is down to a science. Lori really shines on this.
The sound was kind of muddy. Stevie vocals were a little low in the mix, and the girls were extremely loud sometimes. I was in the mens room during Landslide and they were about all I could hear. Was the sound guy installing that godforsaken MOTH instead of mixing the sound ? Oh, and by the way, those WRETCHED papier mache columns dropped out of the flyspace during IAF. Not only are those things straight out of a community theatre, but they were off centered and one sits half on the floor and half off. Lord Have Mercy.

It was fun, though. If this happens again, I will go the night before. Sorry I missed the karaoke on Friday. And it would have been nice to visit with more folks. Next time !

BTW, LIVIA and JESSICA.....What the hell happened to you two ?
Spill it, girls !


OMG, I can't believe I forgot about the MOTH until reading this! We were going, "WTF is THAT???" I saw it as a transitional thing - a la Silence of the Lambs. LOL

After the show, were on the Colosseum steps, then my friends from San Antonio called and joined us - they were in the 10th row, I told Christina to rush the stage during HSML - she did, and got to shake Stevie's hand, and was the millionth person to comment on how soft Stevie's hands are....anyway, then we ran into some other people we knew - and ended up getting our first post-show drink at the bar right in front of the venue - not the Shadow Bar, but the rectangle-shaped bar in the middle of the casino....we went by the Seahorse, but no one from the Ledge was there...we came back again a couple more times, and still didn't see anyone. Oh well....much, much, much alcohol consumption - breakfast buffet at our hotel at 4 AM and crashed when the sun came up! I just got home about an hour ago...

I'm bummed I didn't get to meet more Ledgies (Curtis, Brian, everyone else...). Next time.... :p

[skcin]

4) Drunk 70's girl

This provided some stellar entertainment. This stupid, f-ed up girl in the row in front of us was really something. She was close to the center. She was tall, very thin, long dark brown hair, and wore dark, retro 70's Jackie O sunglasses the whole night. Someone evidently neglected to tell her she wasn't Corey Hart. A sun hat topped off her silly get up.
She stood up from the beginning. Which was fine with us. She was 6 seats or so over. It was not, however, fine with the nebbish little guy behind her. They got into several altercations thoughout the night. After these, she would stumble down the row, and leave for some unknown destination. Then she would come back and invariably forget which row she was in. Everyone watched her stumbled and mumble and attempt to look cool. She was a mess.



OMG. I thought sure you were describing Mary kate Olsen until I reread the "tall" part.

Great review, cracked me right up.

[AliceLover]

Glad you had a great time sparky. I love the SB boobage and shakeage!

[strandinthewind]

Glad you had a great time sparky. I love the SB boobage and shakeage!


I was laughing and cheer and dancing (like she was) so hard when she did that, I thought it might explode. Poor Seeker007 was sitting right behind me the whole time :eek: SORRY SEEKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wavey:

[AliceLover]

I was laughing and cheer and dancing (like she was) so hard when she did that, I thought it might explode. Poor Seeker007 was sitting right behind me the whole time :eek: SORRY SEEKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wavey:

It wasn't THAT bad to the point where it would explode, but some good groovin. I also like the R&R dance. I have yet to hear that song!

[strandinthewind]

It wasn't THAT bad to the point where it would explode, but some good groovin. I also like the R&R dance. I have yet to hear that song!

There is a clip of pit posted on one of the Vegas review threads :cool:

[amber]

There is a clip of pit posted on one of the Vegas review threads :cool:
And you will die when you see it. Actually, BTFCHLD recorded a whole helping heap of it in another thread. You should definitely catch that one. I hadn't heard/seen it either.

YOU WILL DIE!!!!!

[sparky]

we went by the Seahorse, but no one from the Ledge was there...we came back again a couple more times, and still didn't see anyone. Oh well....much, much, much alcohol consumption - breakfast buffet at our hotel at 4 AM and crashed when the sun came up! I just got home about an hour ago...

I'm bummed I didn't get to meet more Ledgies (Curtis, Brian, everyone else...). Next time.... :p

We were so there ! Sitting down in front of the bar in chairs for about 15 minutes b4 everyone else came in. Maybe we can hang more next time. :woohoo:

[AliceLover]

There is a clip of pit posted on one of the Vegas review threads :cool:

Yea I downloaded the video that mariel took.

[sparky]

I was laughing and cheer and dancing (like she was) so hard when she did that, I thought it might explode. Poor Seeker007 was sitting right behind me the whole time :eek: SORRY SEEKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wavey:

You thought WHAT might explode ? The cleavage or you ? :laugh:

[BTFLCHLD]

And you will die when you see it. Actually, BTFCHLD recorded a whole helping heap of it in another thread. You should definitely catch that one. I hadn't heard/seen it either.

YOU WILL DIE!!!!!

here is rnr with more audio

http://s5.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1...WZ0GXXQPKU6GD8K

[sparky]

Yea I downloaded the video that mariel took.

Mariel is awesome, and got some great stuff. Her reenactment of standing there with the camera pressed against her head was hysterical. And the crazy woman going nuts during B&TB. :nod:

[AliceLover]

here is rnr with more audio

http://s5.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1...WZ0GXXQPKU6GD8K

it said that was an invalid link. No download started. :(

[sparky]

Great review, cracked me right up.

:blob1:

Believe me, I was cracking up ALL night over all kinds of stuff.

[strandinthewind]

Mariel is awesome, and got some great stuff. Her reenactment of standing there with the camera pressed against her head was hysterical. And the crazy woman going nuts during B&TB. :nod:


I think my opera wannabe belting on Britt's EO17 may top the drunk crying woman on B&B :laugh:

[AliceLover]

Mariel is awesome, and got some great stuff. Her reenactment of standing there with the camera pressed against her head was hysterical. And the crazy woman going nuts during B&TB. :nod:

Hahahahaha! She definitely got some cool footage for sure! I didn't see a B&TB one. But Stand Back and R&R were amazing!

[BTFLCHLD]

it said that was an invalid link. No download started. :( :shocked: try this one...
http://s12.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=275P86GTE6QC92V6WLVPEEWGXP

[AliceLover]

:shocked: try this one...
http://s12.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=275P86GTE6QC92V6WLVPEEWGXP

Downloading now! Thanks so much! :xoxo:

[Red]

Great review! Although now I'm not quite as devastated about not going because I have an absurb phobia of moths. I'll take the skeletons any day.

[jkmaletic]

Great review! Although now I'm not quite as devastated about not going because I have an absurb phobia of moths. I'll take the skeletons any day.

Rachel-
You and I need to start a serious "I hate MOTHS" Club!! I thought I was the only one! Recently I was at a Padres baseball game and the f*ckers were flying around and my girlfriend goes, "Jamie- chill out. They aren't gonna come near you." Next thing I know, she's trying to get something out of my hair - guess what it was - a BIG-A$$ UGLY MOTH!!! AAAAAHHHHHH!! :eek: I left after that needless to say.

~Jamie

[Red]

Rachel-
You and I need to start a serious "I hate MOTHS" Club!! I thought I was the only one! Recently I was at a Padres baseball game and the f*ckers were flying around and my girlfriend goes, "Jamie- chill out. They aren't gonna come near you." Next thing I know, she's trying to get something out of my hair - guess what it was - a BIG-A$$ UGLY MOTH!!! AAAAAHHHHHH!! :eek: I left after that needless to say.

~Jamie

OH MY GOD!!! First off, let me express my deepest sympathy re: moth in the hair. That story alone has already traumatized me so much I probably won't sleep tonight, so I can't imagine how you got through that.

Secondly, I'm TOTALLY with you on the "I hate MOTHS" club 100%. Were you in Vegas in May? It was flippin' moth SEASON!!! There was a notification in our hotel room alerting guests...GWAA-A-A-A-A-A!!! When you looked at the light beam coming from the Luxor pyramid, you could seriously see THOUSANDS of them. Unreal devastation!!!!!
:shocked:

[jkmaletic]

:laugh: OMG :shocked: YES- I saw those moths outside my hotel window!! I didn't know there was an actual warning about them though!! Sick!
Your reply cracked me up! :laugh: You get it though - moths are horrible creatures! My girlfriend and I have an agreement that she kills all the moths in the house and I do all other insects - earwigs, silverfish, spiders, etc. - ANYTHING but moths! :distress:

~Jamie

[Red]

:laugh: OMG :shocked: YES- I saw those moths outside my hotel window!! I didn't know there was an actual warning about them though!! Sick!
Your reply cracked me up! :laugh: You get it though - moths are horrible creatures! My girlfriend and I have an agreement that she kills all the moths in the house and I do all other insects - earwigs, silverfish, spiders, etc. - ANYTHING but moths! :distress:

~Jamie

I've had that same arrangement with an old room-mate that she's the moth killer and I'm the spider killer, but I've had my own place for a few years and have had to (on occasion) call someone over to dispose of offending moths. :o

I'm sooo glad that somebody else gets it!! BTW, what hotel did stay at in Vegas?

[amber]

I've had that same arrangement with an old room-mate that she's the moth killer and I'm the spider killer, but I've had my own place for a few years and have had to (on occasion) call someone over to dispose of offending moths. :o

I'm sooo glad that somebody else gets it!! BTW, what hotel did stay at in Vegas?
See, if you didn't hate cats, you could easily have an expert moth killah. :cool: They freak me a little, too, mostly because they are so....heavy. If they bonk your face, it's like a bird flew into it. Bleah.
Anyway, my cat eats mine...
Carry On....

[Red]

See, if you didn't hate cats, you could easily have an expert moth killah. :cool: They freak me a little, too, mostly because they are so....heavy. If they bonk your face, it's like a bird flew into it. Bleah.
Anyway, my cat eats mine...
Carry On....

Sadly, as you know, I don't like cats! It could be a solution but I can't say it's a good trade off for me. My best animal reliance is allowing the spiders on my balcony spin massive webs between the rails in the hopes that it will act as a moth barrier. Sometimes sucessful, other times, not so much. :laugh:

[amber]

Sadly, as you know, I don't like cats! It could be a solution but I can't say it's a good trade off for me. My best animal reliance is allowing the spiders on my balcony spin massive webs between the rails in the hopes that it will act as a moth barrier. Sometimes sucessful, other times, not so much. :laugh: :laugh:
Oh, yeah, I have a bunch of Guard Spiders outside, too. :laugh: They are also gross, though, and then sometimes I walk through a web without noticing it first. blergh. The spiders are also there to nab wasps.
anyways....cats are better than spiders, though..... :laugh:

[jkmaletic]

I've had that same arrangement with an old room-mate that she's the moth killer and I'm the spider killer, but I've had my own place for a few years and have had to (on occasion) call someone over to dispose of offending moths. :o

I'm sooo glad that somebody else gets it!! BTW, what hotel did stay at in Vegas?
I stayed at Caesars. Won a free night w/dinner there through Ticketbastard, believe it or not. I paid the next night myself though. I didn't care much for Caesars - bad customer service. Great shopping though.

[jkmaletic]

See, if you didn't hate cats, you could easily have an expert moth killah. :cool: They freak me a little, too, mostly because they are so....heavy. If they bonk your face, it's like a bird flew into it. Bleah.
Anyway, my cat eats mine...
Carry On....


:laugh: My cats eat bugs too. Sometimes I'm like, Lexy what are you eating? Then she'll spit out a half-eaten spider or something. I always have to praise her after that for "protecting" us. :D

~Jamie

[Red]

:laugh:
Oh, yeah, I have a bunch of Guard Spiders outside, too. :laugh: They are also gross, though, and then sometimes I walk through a web without noticing it first. blergh. The spiders are also there to nab wasps.
anyways....cats are better than spiders, though..... :laugh:

Let's hear it for guard spiders! Ha, how's that for irony. So let me get this straight: you walk through the web...that is your own? :lol:

[Red]

I stayed at Caesars. Won a free night w/dinner there through Ticketbastard, believe it or not. I paid the next night myself though. I didn't care much for Caesars - bad customer service. Great shopping though.

Oooh, I totally wanted to stay at Caesar's but it was booked, lucky you!! What made the customer service so bad? I'm curious to know because I found that I would always go back to Caesar's for whatever reason...lots to do, great casino and you said it...great shopping. :)

[jkmaletic]

Oooh, I totally wanted to stay at Caesar's but it was booked, lucky you!! What made the customer service so bad? I'm curious to know because I found that I would always go back to Caesar's for whatever reason...lots to do, great casino and you said it...great shopping. :)

The guy that checked us in was cool- he even upgraded our room to a suite for free. But even he said that Caesars tends to cater to the old-school Vegas crowd too much. Everyone else I had to deal with there-room service, getting extra towels, even the bartender at Cleopatra's Barge (a really cool looking bar if you haven't seen it) was just rude for no reason at all. When I got to my room it wasn't even cleaned yet-it looked like someone was still living in it! Really weird, IMO because normally hotel staff are always really nice in Vegas, as they all are clamoring for your $$. I usually stay at the MGM when I go to Vegas. I've never had problems there and they are always really nice. Plus the pool rocks! - It's a slow-moving river where you can raft around it with drinks! :nod:

[Red]

Shut up, seriously?? A river pool?? Damn, that's awesome. Sucky though about your treatment at Caesar's I would've expected better as I'm sure you did too. Dirty hotel rooms before you check in are inexusable IMO. :mad: I stayed at the Banff Springs hotel once which is rated as one of the top 10 hotels in the world (!!) and it was nothing but a crappy experience. Room mix ups, dirty suites...even the hallways weren't vacuumed! Grody.

So now I'm curious..is it always MGM or have you stayed anywhere else besides Caesar's?

[strandinthewind]

You thought WHAT might explode ? The cleavage or you ? :laugh:

Well, me - but her birds seems ready to explode out of the coup during the Color Purple "SHOOOOHOOOHHOOOO SHAKE YOUR SHIMY SISTAH" dance :eek:

[jkmaletic]

Shut up, seriously?? A river pool?? Damn, that's awesome. Sucky though about your treatment at Caesar's I would've expected better as I'm sure you did too. Dirty hotel rooms before you check in are inexusable IMO. :mad: I stayed at the Banff Springs hotel once which is rated as one of the top 10 hotels in the world (!!) and it was nothing but a crappy experience. Room mix ups, dirty suites...even the hallways weren't vacuumed! Grody.

So now I'm curious..is it always MGM or have you stayed anywhere else besides Caesar's?

MGM is pretty much my Vegas staple, and I usually go about twice a year or so. The only other place I've stayed is Excalibur. That one is ok, but LOTS of kids. I've always wanted to try Bellagio though. I heard that one is great too.
Stay AWAY from places like Circus Circus though. Talk about gross. Anywhere they advertise a $4.99 prime rib dinner 24-hours a day has to be bad!
~Jamie

[gldstwmn]

I didn't get to talk to that many people. Strand, Clayre and I were embroiled in all kinds of silliness at our end of the table.

Yes, I got your voicemail. :laugh: Wish I could have been there. :)

[Red]

MGM is pretty much my Vegas staple, and I usually go about twice a year or so. The only other place I've stayed is Excalibur. That one is ok, but LOTS of kids. I've always wanted to try Bellagio though. I heard that one is great too.
Stay AWAY from places like Circus Circus though. Talk about gross. Anywhere they advertise a $4.99 prime rib dinner 24-hours a day has to be bad!
~Jamie

Oooh, agreed, definitely! I figure there is such a small price difference between the 3 star and 4 star hotels, it makes so much more sense to go with the 4 stars.
That's great that you can go as often as you do...anything else you can recommend for the next time we're there?

[strandinthewind]

Oooh, agreed, definitely! I figure there is such a small price difference between the 3 star and 4 star hotels, it makes so much more sense to go with the 4 stars.
That's great that you can go as often as you do...anything else you can recommend for the next time we're there?

I stayed at The Bellagio in May and really liked it as did the people with me. If you shop around, you can usually get a room for around $250 - if you use Amex, you get an upgrade to the fountain view and free spa passes. The room service was great, but the rest. service left much to be desired.

[rbs3676]

Oh, Sparky...
What I would give for you to have a daily newspaper column...I would send you love notes every single day... :xoxo:
Thank you for such a wonderful, intelligent review...as always...they are THE BEST! :thumbsup:

And, a shout out to my homegirl Livia...thanks for hanging with Christina - she had a BLAST!! Love you, honey... :wavey:



rbs

[seeker007nmss]

MGM is pretty much my Vegas staple, and I usually go about twice a year or so. The only other place I've stayed is Excalibur. That one is ok, but LOTS of kids. I've always wanted to try Bellagio though. I heard that one is great too.
Stay AWAY from places like Circus Circus though. Talk about gross. Anywhere they advertise a $4.99 prime rib dinner 24-hours a day has to be bad!
~Jamie

Actually the best steak house in town is in Circus circus (You can implode the rest of it - which they are in a few) :p

[seeker007nmss]

I was laughing and cheer and dancing (like she was) so hard when she did that, I thought it might explode. Poor Seeker007 was sitting right behind me the whole time :eek: SORRY SEEKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wavey:


Nah..It was fun! Finally someone who noticed the extra "kick" or "move" in a song! (She never did that before!... and we BOTH knew it! ) :D The guy behind me was the one in trouble! Since you and I are both over 6'. :wavey:

[strandinthewind]

Nah..It was fun! Finally someone who noticed the extra "kick" or "move" in a song! (She never did that before!... and we BOTH knew it! ) :D The guy behind me was the one in trouble! Since you and I are both over 6'. :wavey:


I know - poor Wendy next to me had to suffer through the "spin aroud OMG did you just see that new move spin back around" :laugh: After awhile though, we both new it without saying it :laugh:

[BTFLCHLD]

touching stevie for the first-time...im curious from those who did on saturday and those who have previously...is she wearing the heavy makeup as she in on stage? thats probably a dumb question...but i was surprised at the use of the heavy eyeliner...i guess i thought shed be more natural as she seems to be in closeup photos...or is that just the art of photography?

[seeker007nmss]

touching stevie for the first-time...im curious from those who did on saturday and those who have previously...is she wearing the heavy makeup as she in on stage? thats probably a dumb question...but i was surprised at the use of the heavy eyeliner...i guess i thought shed be more natural as she seems to be in closeup photos...or is that just the art of photography?

She seemed to have "a bit" on. Those lights must really wash her out without it.

[amber]

touching stevie for the first-time...im curious from those who did on saturday and those who have previously...is she wearing the heavy makeup as she in on stage? thats probably a dumb question...but i was surprised at the use of the heavy eyeliner...i guess i thought shed be more natural as she seems to be in closeup photos...or is that just the art of photography?
And I just want to take this opp. again to say I hate Stevie's eyeliner. :) I have to say, though, she looks the same to me in photos. :shrug:

[Red]

I stayed at The Bellagio in May and really liked it as did the people with me. If you shop around, you can usually get a room for around $250 - if you use Amex, you get an upgrade to the fountain view and free spa passes. The room service was great, but the rest. service left much to be desired.

Thank you so much for letting me in on that! Normally my Amex is more of a hindrance than a help so that's great to know. I am crazy over the restaurant in the Bellagio near the gardens...quite possibly the most spectacular omelette (it had lobster!) and French onion soup I've ever had.
:woohoo:

[BTFLCHLD]

She seemed to have "a bit" on. Those lights must really wash her out without it. those lights must be incredibly bright...when i was up close her eyes seemed squinty...i know when i left there my eyes were practically dilated for 24 hours and i was in the audience.

[seeker007nmss]

Thank you so much for letting me in on that! Normally my Amex is more of a hindrance than a help so that's great to know. I am crazy over the restaurant in the Bellagio near the gardens...quite possibly the most spectacular omelette (it had lobster!) and French onion soup I've ever had.
:woohoo:

I had breakfast/lunch there today. I had this stuffed french toast with rasberries. YUM :D

[strandinthewind]

Thank you so much for letting me in on that! Normally my Amex is more of a hindrance than a help so that's great to know. I am crazy over the restaurant in the Bellagio near the gardens...quite possibly the most spectacular omelette (it had lobster!) and French onion soup I've ever had.
:woohoo:

You are welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[amber]

those lights must be incredibly bright...when i was up close her eyes seemed squinty...i know when i left there my eyes were practically dilated for 24 hours and i was in the audience.
Oh, yeah, she is kind of squinty, I guess. That just makes me more mad at her eyeliner....

[BTFLCHLD]

Oh, yeah, she is kind of squinty, I guess. That just makes me more mad at her eyeliner.... it was very dark...matte...and encircling her eyes with a 1/2 inch border geisha style :eek: still gorgeous...
but unexpected...stagemakeup i suppose that i wasnt prepared for

[amber]

it was very dark...matte...and encircling her eyes with a 1/2 inch border geisha style :eek: still gorgeous...
but unexpected...stagemakeup i suppose that i wasnt prepared for
I'm glad you like it. I hate it in photos and real life. I think it brings down and hides her eyes, and just is not good or flattering. It's actually my most annoying Stevie thing. Way worse than the reblechs. I don't even care about those at all, especially compared to the globliner. :)

[seeker007nmss]

I'm glad you like it. I hate it in photos and real life. I think it brings down and hides her eyes, and just is not good or flattering. It's actually my most annoying Stevie thing. Way worse than the reblechs. I don't even care about those at all, especially compared to the globliner. :)

Better to hide her eyes than her entire face (Like in the tour books.....What were they thinking?) :mad:

[CreepingDeath]

Better to hide her eyes than her entire face (Like in the tour books.....What were they thinking?) :mad:

Really. Chris Nicks never ceases to disgust me.

[Red]

I had breakfast/lunch there today. I had this stuffed french toast with rasberries. YUM :D

Oooh I had that once too! Delish!!!

[BTFLCHLD]

I'm glad you like it. I hate it in photos and real life. I think it brings down and hides her eyes, and just is not good or flattering. It's actually my most annoying Stevie thing. Way worse than the reblechs. I don't even care about those at all, especially compared to the globliner. :) no i didnt like it...it was too heavy but i guess she does that for the stage to please those in the rafters...thats why i was wondering

[Red]

it was very dark...matte...and encircling her eyes with a 1/2 inch border geisha style :eek: still gorgeous...
but unexpected...stagemakeup i suppose that i wasnt prepared for

Yep, that's exactly it...the perils of stage make-up. Great from a distance, a little startling up close. Regardless, she manages to look stunningly gorgeous with the cake on.

[BTFLCHLD]

Yep, that's exactly it...the perils of stage make-up. Great from a distance, a little startling up close. Regardless, she manages to look stunningly gorgeous with the cake on. she must be soooo ready to go without....let that beauty rest...

[Red]

she must be soooo ready to go without....let that beauty rest...
Agreed. :nod:

[jkmaletic]

Yep, that's exactly it...the perils of stage make-up. Great from a distance, a little startling up close. Regardless, she manages to look stunningly gorgeous with the cake on.

When I saw her backstage in gawd-awful flourescent lighting, that eye make-up looked horrible. But then again, it's done that way for the stage lighting, not for lighting at your local library. ;) It is amazing how different it can look up close. I'm NO makeup expert, but I think strong stage lighting must really white everything out and that's the reason for all the eye makeup.

[sparky]

HOW ABOUT THE HAT ?

http://usera.imagecave.com/casparky/hat.jpg

[sparky]

Great review! Although now I'm not quite as devastated about not going because I have an absurb phobia of moths. I'll take the skeletons any day.

OMG. You would have needed medication. Talk about panic attack. Your ass would have been under your chair !
:laugh:

[sparky]

Oh, Sparky...
What I would give for you to have a daily newspaper column...I would send you love notes every single day... :xoxo:
Thank you for such a wonderful, intelligent review...as always...they are THE BEST! :thumbsup:


You are an absolute doll. Obviously, I have as much fun writing about it all as being there. :wavey:

[Jessica Leigh]

BTW, LIVIA and JESSICA.....What the hell happened to you two ?
Spill it, girls !

yeah... pretty much what Livia already posted- we were around and we drank... and personally i don't really remember a whole lot- see, it was my 50th stevie show and Livia and i had been travelling together for three years seeing her together so i was getting emotional and decided that it had to be a big blow out night- and i started with a shot of patron (that's when we were hanging out with you before the show), then one kettle one and soda, then one sapphire and tonic (really now, since i had an empty stomach and had already had a tequila shot and some vodka, i thought drinking bombay sapphire gin was a really cool idea at a stevie show) but no, those three drinks together were nearly lethal. then i started drinking a corona and then it was all over- i lost it- all of it... but thankfully i made it to the bathroom in time :) i had recovered by about 4 or 430 am so livia and i went back to our hotel and had a fabulous breakfast buffet at the boardwalk (really now, you all should go there for breakfast buffet) at 5 am it's pretty empty in there but the buffet was full- scrambled eggs, really really good bacon, sausage, country fried steak with gravy (mmmmmmm) biscuits, grits, fruit, salad, french toast, an omelet bar..... yeah i was a happy girl... oh and a really dumb waitress. we ordered two waters, two OJs, and one coffee... and she brought us two cokes, two coffees, and two waters... when she finally got it right and brought us the OJ she brought us what tasted like half OJ and half tampico. yuck.

it was a fun night and for the record i wasn't a pathetic drunk- i could still totally take care of myself...

and you should ask Livia how she got that bump on her head. hehehe :angel:

[Jessica Leigh]

oh yeah... and if anyone (male, about 30 or so) was slightly molested by a drunk girl who really wanted to scratch your back during EO17, i'm sorry. i love scratching backs. yours was 3 inches in front of my face. i couldn't help myself.

[Jessica Leigh]

oh yeah... and if anyone (male, about 35 or 40) got their hopes up by a drunk girl who told him that if he rushes the stage stevie will walk down and give him a kiss, i'm sorry. i thought it was really funny at the time. especially when he took off for the front of the stage and couldn't get up there. hehehe. i'm going to hell.

[strandinthewind]

yeah... pretty much what Livia already posted- we were around and we drank... and personally i don't really remember a whole lot- see, it was my 50th stevie show and Livia and i had been travelling together for three years seeing her together so i was getting emotional and decided that it had to be a big blow out night- and i started with a shot of patron (that's when we were hanging out with you before the show), then one kettle one and soda, then one sapphire and tonic (really now, since i had an empty stomach and had already had a tequila shot and some vodka, i thought drinking bombay sapphire gin was a really cool idea at a stevie show) but no, those three drinks together were nearly lethal. then i started drinking a corona and then it was all over- i lost it- all of it... but thankfully i made it to the bathroom in time :) i had recovered by about 4 or 430 am so livia and i went back to our hotel and had a fabulous breakfast buffet at the boardwalk (really now, you all should go there for breakfast buffet) at 5 am it's pretty empty in there but the buffet was full- scrambled eggs, really really good bacon, sausage, country fried steak with gravy (mmmmmmm) biscuits, grits, fruit, salad, french toast, an omelet bar..... yeah i was a happy girl... oh and a really dumb waitress. we ordered two waters, two OJs, and one coffee... and she brought us two cokes, two coffees, and two waters... when she finally got it right and brought us the OJ she brought us what tasted like half OJ and half tampico. yuck.

it was a fun night and for the record i wasn't a pathetic drunk- i could still totally take care of myself...

and you should ask Livia how she got that bump on her head. hehehe :angel:

You were having a BIG time :laugh: You gave me a much appreciated big ole wet one on my cheek when I was walking back to my seat and you guys were in the hallway downstairs between the bleechers. You like THANKS FOR THE SHOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good Times~~~~

[BTFLCHLD]

[QUOTE=sparky]HOW ABOUT THE HAT ?

COOL HAT :nod:
i like how you made the pic all actual size, right? :nod:

[Livia]

and you should ask Livia how she got that bump on her head. hehehe :angel:

Hey, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas! :xoxo:

[sparky]

it was a fun night and for the record i wasn't a pathetic drunk- i could still totally take care of myself...

and you should ask Livia how she got that bump on her head. hehehe :angel:

I'm glad you made it through the night. And Livia ? About that bump....

[sparky]

Just to give Dissention the visual of the hat. He knows what I am talking about.


:xoxo:

[dissention]

HOW ABOUT THE HAT ?

http://usera.imagecave.com/casparky/hat.jpg

*fans self*

My body temperature just rose ten degrees. The visual flying about in my head is so utterly filthy.

[strandinthewind]

*fans self*

My body temperature just rose ten degrees. The visual flying about in my head is so utterly filthy.


and - - I sat next to him, cajoled him, hugged him, and got to meet his friend :wavey: :wavey: :wavey: I even :xoxo: him on the cheek!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wavey:

[dissention]

and - - I sat next to him, cajoled him, hugged him, and got to meet his friend :wavey: :wavey: :wavey: I even :xoxo: him on the cheek!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wavey:

You silly queen. I'm not the jealous type. Nor should I be when his heart belongs to moi. ;) :laugh:

[sparky]

Good Lord, this is starting to sound like a spitroast.

:blob1:

I mean, um, :shocked: :lol:

[strandinthewind]

Good Lord, this is starting to sound like a spitroast.

:blob1:

I mean, um, :shocked: :lol:


Don't let us blow too much sunshine up your a$$.

[sparky]

Don't let us blow too much sunshine up your a$$.

You couldn't POSSIBLY do that, my southern friend. :xoxo:

[strandinthewind]

You couldn't POSSIBLY do that, my southern friend. :xoxo:


I am envisioning the "jaws of life," Venice Beach on a sunny day, and plenty of latex :wavey:

perhaps poppers as well - its a gay problem

[dissention]

You couldn't POSSIBLY do that, my southern friend. :xoxo:

And you should know I would NEVER blow anything up anyone's arse. :laugh:

[strandinthewind]

And you should know I would NEVER blow anything up anyone's arse. :laugh:

You would prefer it the other way :eek:

[dissention]

You would prefer it the other way :eek:

Not particularly. But there was one night...

[strandinthewind]

Not particularly. But there was one night...

Your into scat :eek:

[dissention]

Your into scat :eek:

You are one foul queen. :laugh:

[amber]

Your into scat :eek:
Do you always have to jump to the most disgusting conclusion?! :laugh:
I could be like "I like bacon" and you would be like "Amber's into bestiality!"
:laugh:

[strandinthewind]

You are one foul queen. :laugh:

and you love me for it :laugh: :wavey: :p :rolleyes: :nod:

[strandinthewind]

Do you always have to jump to the most disgusting conclusion?! :laugh:
I could be like "I like bacon" and you would be like "Amber's into bestiality!"
:laugh:

Well, I asked him if he prefered it the other way if reference to blowing sunshine up Sparky's ass :shrug: He then replied there was one night . . . . Thus, I jumped nowhere - merely responded :cool:

[dissention]

and you love me for it :laugh: :wavey: :p :rolleyes: :nod:

It reminded me of what Graham Norton said.

"I don't like scats in jazz music. They sure named that it properly." :laugh:

[amber]

Well, I asked him if he prefered it the other way if reference to blowing sunshine up Sparky's ass :shrug: He then replied there was one night . . . . Thus, I jumped nowhere - merely responded :cool:
okay, sorry, but one does not necessarily, automatically, logically lead to the other. :D

[strandinthewind]

okay, sorry, but one does not necessarily, automatically, logically lead to the other. :D


I did not say reciprocate :shrug: - said the other way from blowing the sunshine - MY GAWD - do I have to draw I diagram :laugh:

[amber]

I did not say reciprocate :shrug:
whatever, you're gross, you know it, you foul queen. :xoxo:

[The Tower]

whatever, you're gross, you know it, you foul queen. :xoxo:
That'd be a good username "Foul Queen". I shoulda thunk of that....

[strandinthewind]

That'd be a good username "Foul Queen". I shoulda thunk of that....

Trust me, its apparent no matter your titular herald.

[amber]

That'd be a good username "Foul Queen". I shoulda thunk of that....
Yes, you should've had that one.... :lol: You're, like, at the top of the list of grossers.

[The Tower]

Yes, you should've had that one.... :lol: You're, like, at the top of the list of grossers.
There's a list?? :laugh: :laugh:

[amber]

There's a list?? :laugh: :laugh:
:lol:
yeah, don't you get Grossers 500 magazine?

*the list in my head, from the ledge, silly*

[The Tower]

:lol:
yeah, don't you get Grossers 500 magazine?

*the list in my head, from the ledge, silly*
You should post that list. We could use it as a basis for the "Who Are The Top Ten Grosser Ledgies?" thread....

[amber]

You should post that list. We could use it as a basis for the "Who Are The Top Ten Grosser Ledgies?" thread....
Maybe. I'm pretty busy running Der, but I'll think about it.....hey, why don't you?

[The Tower]

Maybe. I'm pretty busy running Der, but I'll think about it.....hey, why don't you?
I don't mind posting the thread, but I don't wanna be the one to select the contestants.... :laugh: :laugh: ;)

[sparky]

Well, I asked him if he prefered it the other way if reference to blowing sunshine up Sparky's ass :shrug:

How my ass gets involved in such shenanigans, I will never know.

[Clayre]

:laugh: I AM HOWLING!
Sparky starts off reviewing SN in Vegas & we end up regaling his ass!!!!
You all are a hoot and a half! :D